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Surah At Takwir

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Surah At-Takwir (Arabic: سورة التكوير‎) is the 81st chapter (Surah) of the Qur’an. It is a Meccan surah composed of 29 verses (Ayahs). The name “At-Takwir” comes from the root word “takwir,” which means “to fold up” or “to wrap,” referring to the Day of Judgment when the sun will be folded up.The name “At-Takwir” is derived from the word “kuwwirat” in the first verse. “Kuwwirat” is the passive form of the verb “takwir” in the past tense, meaning “that which is folded up.” This implies that the Surah discusses the concept of “folding up.”

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Main Topics in Surah Takweer

Following are the main topics of Surah Takweer

  • The angel Gabriel revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet.

The Qur’an intends its message for everyone in the world.

Inkadara’ (انکدر)

The word ‘Inkadara’ (انکدر) in this verse means to fall or crash, indicating that when Qiyamah occurs, the stars will fall from the sky. It could also mean darkness, implying that the stars will lose their light.

The Mountains

When Qiyamah arrives, the mountains will crumble due to severe earthquakes, scattering and turning into dust.

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